STEAM SUITED™

A Wearable Innovation Experience
Where Curiosity Wears a Uniform

Suit Up & Participate

Experience This at the Military Child World Expo

What Is STEAM SUITED™

STEAM SUITED™ is an immersive, indoor experience where children, teens, and young adults become science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Participants arrive wearing, or create onsite, their STEAM suits: space gear, lab coats, robotics builds, wearable technology, and imaginative inventions.

This is not a science fair. This is identity in motion.

Why It's Different

Innovation you can wear

Hands-on, participatory, not observational
Celebrates creativity and engineering equally
Inclusive of military-connected and civilian youth
Accessible across ages and abilities

Experience Zones

Suit Up Zone – Space, lab, robotics, and explorer gear
Build-Your-Gear Labs – Visors, circuits, badges, wearables
Robotics & Mobility Arena – Youth-built machines and demos
Wearable STEAM Showcase – Explain your suit, share your idea
Explorer Portrait Studio – Professional photo + future title

Who Should Participate

Children (with parent/guardian as required)
Teens & youth innovators
Schools, clubs, and STEAM programs
Families curious about the future

Hosted By

STEAM SUITED™ is proudly hosted as part of the Military Child World Expo, and is open to all youth and families.

Participant Guidelines

1 / What Counts as a STEAM Suit?

STEAM SUITED™ is not a costume contest. It is a celebration of learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Participants are encouraged to interpret “STEAM suit” broadly.

2 / Accepted STEAM Suit Examples

Science

Lab coats with experiments, patches, or concepts
Biology, chemistry, or environmental themes

3 / Technology

Wearable tech (LEDs, sensors, simple circuits)
Coding, AI, cybersecurity, or communications concepts

4/ Engineering

Robotics components
Mechanical builds, assistive devices, structural designs

5 /Arts

Design-forward suits integrating creativity and storytelling
STEAM storytelling through visuals, symbols, and materials

6 / Mathematics

Patterns, geometry, data visualization
Mathematical concepts integrated into design

7 / Exploration / Space

Space suits (realistic, DIY, or imaginative)
Astronomy, planetary science, exploration themes

Build vs. Buy

DIY, upcycled, school-built, and kit-based suits are encouraged
Store-bought items are allowed only if customized or explained
Creativity and learning matter more than polish

Accessibility & Safety

All suits must allow safe movement
No sharp edges, open flames, or hazardous materials
Assistive devices are welcome and celebrated
All activities are supervised and inclusive

Recognition

Participants may receive:
Certificates of participation
Explorer badges or patches
Recognition by zone facilitators

Immersive Experience Portable Planetarium

As part of STEAM SUITED™, participants may also experience the portable planetarium dome presented by the Friends of the David M. Brown Planetarium.

This immersive dome experience introduces youth to astronomy, space science, and exploration through engaging visuals and guided presentations, complementing the hands-on innovation and discovery happening throughout STEAM SUITED™.

interested in exhibiting? Contact us: info@themilitarychildworldexpo.com